13.11.2026

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Carlos Alcaraz Survives Epic Australian Open Semifinal to Reach Career Grand Slam Final

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Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest player in history to reach all four major Grand Slam finals after surviving a historic Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev. Despite cramping and a physical battle, Alcaraz triumphed 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5 in a five-hour, 27-minute marathon, keeping his dreams of a career Grand Slam alive....

Elena Rybakina Cruises to Australian Open Final After Straight-Sets Win Over Jessica Pegula

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Elena Rybakina, the fifth seed, defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 (7) in the Australian Open 2025 semifinal to reach her second Grand Slam final. Rybakina’s ruthless performance secured her spot in the final, where she will face Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch of last year's final, where Rybakina was heartbroken by Sabalenka's comeback....

Nigeria’s Golden Arrows Secure Victory Over Guinea to Keep 2027 World Championship Dreams Alive

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Nigeria’s Golden Arrows handball team fought through adversity to secure a crucial 30–28 win over Guinea in the 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship playoff at the Africa Men’s Handball Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. Despite being reduced to six players after a red card, Nigeria showed remarkable resilience to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the World Championship....

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Receives Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle for Sports Development Talks

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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal Dare met with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle on January 28, 2026, to discuss strategies for enhancing sports development in the state. The focus was on promoting youth participation in sports, with plans for a revamped sports complex and stadium nearing completion to serve as a hub for community and grassroots athletics....

Samuel Chukwueze Mourns the Loss of His Mother, Sarah Chukwueze

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Samuel Chukwueze, the Super Eagles winger currently on loan at Fulham, is grieving the loss of his mother, Sarah Chukwueze. While the AC Milan star has not publicly confirmed the news, his brother, David Chukwueze, shared emotional tributes on social media, mourning the family's loss and expressing shock and deep sorrow....

UK Prosecutors Say Diezani Spent £2m at Harrods as Trial Continues

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UK prosecutors have told a London court that former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison‑Madueke spent about £2m at luxury retailer Harrods, as proceedings in her corruption trial continued. The allegation forms part of a wider case examining the movement and use of funds prosecutors say were illicitly obtained....

Serena Williams Hints at Possible Tennis Comeback After Re-entering Anti-Doping Pool

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Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam champion, has sparked speculation about a potential return to tennis after re-entering the anti-doping testing pool. While she denies any immediate comeback plans, Williams left the door open, stating, “I don’t know, I’m just going to see what happens,” fueling rumors about her next move in the sport....

Aryna Sabalenka Dominates Elina Svitolina to Reach Fourth Consecutive Australian Open Final

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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has made her fourth consecutive Australian Open final after defeating Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 in the semifinals. Sabalenka’s powerful performance, marked by strong serves and relentless forehands, solidifies her status as a top contender in Melbourne as she aims for her second Grand Slam title....

US Airstrikes in Sokoto Spark Senate Pushback as Akpabio Orders Closed-Door Briefing

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Nigeria’s Senate has moved to interrogate the circumstances surrounding US airstrikes conducted in Sokoto State, following complaints of inadequate legislative oversight. Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed that lawmakers will be briefed in a closed session, framing the issue as a constitutional balance between executive authority, sovereignty, and parliamentary accountability....

Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu: Interim Military Report Names Army Colonel as Coordinator

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An interim military investigation has identified a serving Army Colonel as the alleged coordinator of a multi-service plot to overthrow Nigeria’s civilian government. Investigators say the operation progressed beyond dissent into early operational planning, prompting arrests across the armed forces and triggering formal military judicial processes amid heightened concerns over national stability....

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